Ah, Halloween, the festival of costumes – and candy. Most people have fond childhood memories of traipsing through neighborhood streets and coming home with as much candy as they could eat, and a lot more than they should have consumed. But the holiday looks very different from a parent’s point of view. They’re concerned about… Continue reading Avoiding Halloween Candy Overload
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The Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Your Teeth
Halloween is fast approaching and that means time for trick-or-treating and lots of candy for both kids + grownups. But that yummy candy can bring about problems for our teeth – from tooth decay to eroding enamel. Author Dr. Susan Maples, writes in her book if you do it right, Halloween can still be lots of… Continue reading The Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Your Teeth
Have A Happy (and Healthy) Halloween
Halloween is everyone’s favorite fright night, here are some top tips to stay happy + healthy this Halloween! Here are simple top tips for safe costuming: Wear costumes made of fire-retardant materials; look for “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon. Make sure… Continue reading Have A Happy (and Healthy) Halloween